A Healthy Wholesome Salad

You probably already know that a healthy diet is an important part of assisting with fertility and also helping you to not only become pregnant but also have a healthy pregnancy and baby. As such, from time to time we provide you with various fertility diet tips and today, we would like to share a wholesome salad recipe we hope you will enjoy!

Nutty Quinoa Salad

Serves 2 for main or 4 as a side.

Ingredients:

½ cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained

¾ cup water

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 roasted capsicum, finely sliced

¼ cup semi dried cranberries

¼ cup roasted almonds

¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

¼ cup pistachios, shell removed

½ red onion, finely sliced

1 – 2 cups salad leaves of your choice

To Cook Quinoa:

Place ¾ cup water in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil

Add quinoa and reduce to a simmer

Cook for 10 mins or until grains are tender and liquid has been absorbed